Sha'Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman confirmed their relationship a few months ago, and it didn't take too long for some drama to emerge that shocked fans of the track and field athletes. Authorities reportedly arrested Richardson at a Seattle airport on Sunday (July 27) for an alleged domestic violence incident with Coleman, allegedly stemming from a verbal spat at a TSA security checkpoint.
Sha'Carri Richardson reportedly went to a correctional facility in Washington for a bit before her release the following Monday. "We are aware of the report and we have no comment at this time," USA Track And Field stated. Both athletes reportedly denied the fight during police questioning and Coleman refused to press charges.
Now, in a clip caught by CITIUS MAG, Christian Coleman is defending Sha'Carri Richardson. "I feel like it was just a sucky situation all around," he remarked during an interview. "I don't feel as if she should've been arrested. People have discussions and emotions. She has things that she needs to work on for herself, of course. So do I, so do you. Everybody. I'm the type of guy, I'm in the business of extending grace and mercy and love. I don't try to look at obstacles, either. Take a step back, analyze yourself mentally."
Sha'Carri Richardson Arrest
"I hate the narrative too, it's so negative," Christian Coleman added concerning the Sha'Carri Richardson debate. "Like I said, in the state of Seattle, even talking to the cop, he was like, 'There's nothing I can do.' I understood, but like I said, it was just a sucky situation. She's a human being, and a great person."
"We're two dominant personalities and she's the best female athlete in the world," Coleman concluded. "I see it every day. [...] She just has a lot of things going on. A lot of emotions and forces going on inside of her that not only I can't understand, but nobody can. She’s one of one. And I’m one of one too. I know it's been a tough journey for her this year. She's gon' be just fine, I'm gon' be good too. So it is what it is."
